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853 East 242 Street

Bronx, NY 10470BBL 2-05119-0040Map

Owner of record: Davis, George

853 East 242 Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1930 in Bronx, 10470. It has 3 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is Davis, George. HPD has recorded 53 housing violations here, most recently on July 21, 2026. 1 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
53
DOB violations
0
ECB violations
2
HPD complaints
47

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

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Last violation Jul 21, 2026

Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.

Good
No unpaid ECB fines

No balance due on recent ECB violations.

Rent stabilization

No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills

Some apartments can still be regulated. Use the rent-stabilized checker or request the rent history from HCR.

Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 53

  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak over the ceiling in the 4th room from north located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jul 21, 2026 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 4th room from north located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jul 21, 2026 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.

    Apr 30, 2026

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective marble saddle at entrance in the kitchen located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Mar 7, 2026 · Apt 2F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective sink base cabinet in the kitchen located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Mar 7, 2026 · Apt 2F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations defective in the entire apartment located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Mar 7, 2026 · Apt 2F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules defective in the entire apartment located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Mar 7, 2026 · Apt 2F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Mar 7, 2026 · Apt 2F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tiles at east wall and west wall at vestibule at public hall, 1st story

    Feb 28, 2026

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to buildings heating system sign missing at public hall, 1st story

    Feb 28, 2026

    Closed — Violation closed
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  • I

    Apts have been vacated by this department and cannot be reoccupied until so ordered after proof of compliance for apts cellar-apt under vacate order #259711 (posted on 7/25/2025)

    Jul 25, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    § 300, 301, 302, m/d law file plans and obtain a certificate of occupancy to legalize the following alteration or restore premises to prior legal condition 2 story 3 family m.d converted to 2 story 4 family m.d by creating an illegal class ''a'' apartment in the cellar at east

    Jul 15, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Reset, so as to secure a proper and tight connection, the water closet bowl in the bathroom located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jul 15, 2025 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Discontinue unlawful cooking space or file plans and application with this department to legalize same, if lawfully feasible, gas range installed at illegal kitchen created at illegal cellar apartment at east

    Jul 15, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Discontinue use of rooms for living, disconnect plumbing fixtures and properly seal pipe connections behind the walls and under the floors in the kitchen and bathroom created at illegal cellar apartment

    Jul 15, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    § 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration studs and sheetrock walls erected from floor to ceiling creating rooms thru-out at cellar

    Jul 15, 2025

    Open — Not complied with
  • A

    File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.

    Apr 2, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.

    Nov 16, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.

    Mar 17, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.

    Nov 4, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.

    Feb 17, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.

    Feb 17, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system door lock at boiler room

    Feb 6, 2022

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Feb 6, 2022 · Apt APT 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.

    Apr 2, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.

    Apr 2, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jan 20, 2021 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jan 20, 2021 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color all ceilings and all walls in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jan 20, 2021 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective ... in the entrance located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jan 20, 2021 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jan 20, 2021 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective electrical outlet at west wall in the 3rd room from north located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jan 20, 2021 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jan 20, 2021 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • I

    And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.

    Oct 28, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.

    Oct 11, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.

    Oct 28, 2016

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.

    Oct 5, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.

    Feb 4, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly secure the loose marble saddle in the kitchen located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Nov 22, 2013 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Replace with new the missing bell for apartment #3 at front of the building

    Nov 22, 2013

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st door from west at north wall in the foyer located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Nov 22, 2013 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). inoperable in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Nov 22, 2013 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector inoperable in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Nov 22, 2013 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective base cabinet in the kitchen located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Nov 22, 2013 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective in the entrance located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Nov 22, 2013 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the 1st window frame from east at south wall in the 3rd room from north at west located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Nov 22, 2013 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st radiator from east at south wall in the 3rd room from north at west located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Nov 22, 2013 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the 1st room from north located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Nov 22, 2013 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the north wall in the 1st room from north located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Sep 30, 2004 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the 1st window frame from south at west wall, south wall, north wall, 1st door frame from west at north wall in the 3rd room from north located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Sep 30, 2004 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 0

No DOB violations on record

ECB violations · 2

  • Class - 1

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by c of o and/or department of building records. illegally created class "a" apartment at cellar, with full bathroom with full kitchen consisted of: gas stove., vacate not war

    Jul 15, 2025 · Penalty $2,500

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Found crown oil boiler inoperable at time of inspection no heat at site., maintain boiler; service boiler

    Feb 9, 2022 · Penalty $312

    Active

Complaints

  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jul 9, 2026 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Jul 9, 2026 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Apr 9, 2026 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Apr 9, 2025 · Apt B2

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Apr 9, 2025 · Apt B2

    Close
  • General

    Cabinet

    Apr 9, 2025 · Apt B2

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Apr 9, 2025 · Apt B2

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Apr 9, 2025 · Apt B2

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Apr 9, 2025 · Apt B2

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Jan 30, 2024 · Apt 2R

    Close
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  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Jan 26, 2024 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jan 26, 2024 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jan 17, 2024 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Jan 17, 2024 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Mar 18, 2022 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 14, 2022 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 6, 2022 · Apt PRIVAT

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 2, 2022 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 29, 2022 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 26, 2022 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 25, 2021 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jan 19, 2021 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jan 19, 2021 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Jan 19, 2021 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 14, 2019 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 21, 2014 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Electric

    Bell-buzzer/intercom

    Nov 18, 2013 · Apt 3

    Close
  • General

    Floor

    Nov 18, 2013 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Appliance

    Refrigerator

    Nov 18, 2013 · Apt 3

    Close
  • General

    Cabinet

    Nov 18, 2013 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Nov 18, 2013 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Nov 18, 2013 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Nov 18, 2013 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 18, 2013 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 13, 2013 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 8, 2013 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Mar 7, 2013 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 29, 2012 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Dec 29, 2012 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Dec 5, 2012 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Aug 6, 2012 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Aug 6, 2012 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Aug 6, 2012 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Aug 6, 2012 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 31, 2010 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Aug 30, 2004 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Aug 30, 2004 · Apt 3

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

Sales come from the NYC Department of Finance rolling sales file.

Building details

Building type
Walk-up apartment building (C0)
Year built
1930
Floors
2
Residential units
3
Building area
3,654 ft²
Lot area
2,500 ft²
Zoning
R4
Community board
212
Council district
11
Block / lot
5119 / 40
Assessed value
$56,100
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #217550, last renewed Oct 22, 2025.

Questions about 853 East 242 Street

Who owns 853 East 242 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Davis, George.

Does 853 East 242 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 53 housing violations at this property.

Is 853 East 242 Street rent stabilized?

No rent-stabilized units appear in its 2018–2024 tax bills. Individual apartments can still be regulated, so request the rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal if unsure.

When was 853 East 242 Street built?

City records list 1930 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 853 East 242 Street?

It has 3 residential units.

Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.